In a rare show of unity, party leaders say they "cannot accept the repeated statements about the annexation of Greenland."

The statement was issued by the leaders of the parties that won seats in parliament in an election held earlier this week. “We — all party chairmen — cannot accept the repeated statements on annexation and control of Greenland,

President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday that U.S. control of Greenland is necessary to enhance international security, escalating his campaign to annex the strategic Arctic island.